John VI Ruler of the united Kingdoms of Portugal and Brazil

Reverse

Roman temple style building, lettering and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOANNI . SEXTO . SENATUS
FLUMINENSIS . SEXTO
FEBR . ANNI . DOM
1818

Unabridged legend: Joanni Sexto Senatus Fluminensis Sexto Februarius Anni Domine 1818

Translation: John the 6th., Fluminense senate, February 6th., Year of the Lord 1818

Engraver: Z. Ferrez

Comment

Joao VI silver Medal 1820, an impressive medal confirming Joao VI in Rio as ruler of the united Kingdoms of Portugal and Brazil. The obverse features Joao VI with the engraver's name, Z. Ferrez, and date 1820, on the truncation of the neck while the reverse depicts a Roman style building with date, Feb. 6, 1818. 50 mm